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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-4072.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.

What this job is about

Ensure quality and efficiency in molding and casting operations.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Read specifications and work orders

    Determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required for molding or casting.

  2. 2

    Set up and operate machines

    Configure and tend metal or plastic molding and casting machines.

  3. 3

    Monitor machine operations

    Observe machines to ensure products meet specifications and detect malfunctions.

  4. 4

    Inspect finished products

    Measure and visually inspect products for defects to ensure quality.

  5. 5

    Perform maintenance and cleaning

    Clean, oil, and maintain machines to ensure optimal performance.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — SAL